An intimate and cinematic portrait of astronomer and planetary scientist Carl Sagan, we explore his romance with partner Ann Druyan and with science. Featuring exclusive audio recordings, archival clips and animation, along with interviews with his family, friends and colleagues. With the full support of Sagan’s family and friends, We Are Made of Star Stuff presents a fascinating look into the life and career of one of the world’s most inspiring and revolutionizing scientists of our time.
We Are Made of Star Stuff is showing in 1 cinema in London - next screening Friday 16 October at 21:00 at BFI Southbank.
Next screenings: Friday 16 October.
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LFF #15 - Carl Sagan: We Are Made of Star StuffPretty standard biography doc that tries to balance the focus on his life as a husband/father, and his position as a spokesperson for space. Rarely works, especially here, where there’s such a great opportunity to make some grand thematic through line about this man’s resoluteness in the face of death. Alas. And not even a single mention of his buttery voice! The planet imagery was cool.
Solid warts and all doc. Two things I still need answered:(1) What strain leaf were Anna and Carl smoking for their writing sessions?(2) What was their dosage when they do their once-a-year roll?
Beautiful encapsulation of Sagan’s legacy, personal life, fears, impact. It was a weird feeling because Bill Gates was randomly there for the screening. It was a little trippy having a 1%er there for a film that’s highlighting Sagan’s warnings about nuclear winter, technology replacing humans, and protecting earth and the environment. And his arguments about using science as a great tool, championing skepticism, and being wary of charlatans who abuse it. To top it all off I watched Ink immediately after which highlights Rupert Murdoch’s beginnings of what largely made it much easier for those warnings to fall on deaf ears. Let’s hope people go back and listen to Sagan carefully. Telluride 2026
It is a biographical documentary exploring the life, scientific contributions, and personal relationships of astronomer and science communicator Carl Sagan.
It was directed by Nanette Burstein in 2026, featuring archival footage, personal recordings, and family interviews.
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